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Fall Back In Love With America, One National Park At A Time

My favorite way to unwind (sometimes literally)

9/28/2018

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Sometimes when I'm feel anxious and unbalanced I go to Google Maps and type in "park". 
I go to the nearest park and find their swing set. 

Sometimes I put in my headphones and listen to calming music, sometimes I just listen to the natural sounds around me. 

I've gone in the sunshine, and in the rain, in the morning and at night. 
I've walked around, waiting for a small child to give up their swing, and I've been alone in the park. 

I've done this since I was a kid, feeling an instant calm and peace wash over me when the wind hits my face and my feet swing through the air. 

Today was one of those days. 

I took a break from my journey at a friends house in Austin to go to a Travel conference, then after the conference I felt wiped out, dreading getting back on the road, every morning feeling more exhausted than the last until today I finally woke up, ready to go. 

As I hit the road, I felt unsteady and unbalanced but the more I drove, the more ready for my next destination I got. Excited to see Big Bend National Park. 

I stopped for gas and when I looked over at this swing set, backlit by a stunning sun set, I was drawn to it like moth to a flame. 

As I was swinging, my heart filled with peace and comfort. I felt like I belonged. 

Is there anything better than this feeling? 

What gives you this feeling of peace and belonging?
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